Question

the rational number 3.78 is increased by 1/5 and then 2 1/4 is subtracted from the result.what is the new rational number obtained?

Answer 1

"All you need to do is put it in the form of an equation, first add 1/5 to 3.78 then subtract the result with 2.

The answer you will get, you need to further subtract it with 1/4

[{(3.78 + 1/5) - 2} - 1/4]

=> {(3.98) - 2} - 1/4

=> 1.98 - 1/4

=> 1.73

"

Answer 2

Answer:

this is your answer

Step-by-step explanation:

(3.78 + 1/5) - 2 1/4

= (3.78 + 0.2 ) - 9/4

= 3.98 -2.25

= 1.73

hope it will help you